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Girls and Strength Training

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin

I’m a huge advocate for strength training as a whole but feel that it’s critical for girls to do for both physical and mental reasons. It boosts body image, gives girls confidence, increases metabolism, reduces injury, reduces osteoporosis in later years and establishes a healthy and positive fitness pattern. The American College of Pediatrics has now ok’d kids to begin strength training as young as 7. The key is to start with body weight exercises then progress to free weights and machines. To start your girl on a program visit your local gym or talk to the gym teacher or coach about a program. Girls love to have company while working out so it’s great if you can join in with her or enlist a friend! You can also order my dvd made especially for girls. Here’s the link to it on my site: http://larysafit.com/store.asp

Feel free to write me with any questions!

xo
L